Warren Haynes

Haynes spent his formative years in Asheville, North Carolina, where he was born, and lived with his two older brothers and his father, Edward Haynes. He began playing guitar at age 12. His primary guitar is a Gibson Les Paul ’58 Reissue Electric Guitar. His choice of a ’58 is most likely because of Duane Allman’s famed ’58 Les Paul and the tone he achieved with that, rather than the more commonly used ’59 Les Paul model, popularized by guitarists such as Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.

Haynes has referred to himself as a “Gibson man”, often playing Gibson Firebird and Gibson ES-335 models as well as the Les Paul models. This was acknowledged by the American guitar maker Gibson which has included a limited edition Warren Haynes signature Les Paul in its product line; built according to Haynes’ specifications and modeled on his ’58 Les Paul.[5]

Haynes is married to Stefani Scamardo, a DJ for Sirius radio and the long-time manager of Gov’t Mule.